What are the responsibilities and job description for the Surgical Assistant position at Southeast Missouri Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery?
Our oral surgery practice is looking for a motivated individual with at least one year of experience in dental, nursing, medical assisting or scrub tech to join our team of surgical assistants! A wonderfully successful practice with so much more to offer the community with the right group of individuals.
Hours: Monday - Friday. No weekend our night hours.
This is a full-time position.
Responsibilities Include:
- Preparing patient for surgery
- Ensuring all general anesthesia prep has been completed successfully
- Taking panoramic X-rays & 3D scans
- Checking all documents for accuracy
- Ensure solid communication between patient and doctor
- Monitoring during surgery
- Passing and assisting for procedures
- Accurate record keeping
- Post-operative phase of care
- Sterilization of surgical equipment
- Strict adherence to all Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and OSHA regulations/procedures
Skills & Abilities:
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Professional appearance and attitude
- Superior customer service skills
- Ability to multi-task
- Safety minded care of patients
- Must work well in a close team environment
- Must treat others the way that you would want to be treated
Benefits:
- 401K plan after one year of employment
- PTO
- Paid holidays
- CE
If you feel that you would be a good fit for this position, please reply with cover letter and resume or fax to 573-334-9004.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Experience:
- Dental or surgical assisting: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person